NEWS: Chad VanGaalen to play Canada Day in Ottawa, some festivals and announces European tour

Chad VanGaalen is playing a string of shows in support of his fourth album Diaper Island, out May 17th on Flemish Eye (Canada) Sub Pop (Intl). In addition to appearances at NXNE and Sled Island, Chad is playing Canada Day at a huge event at Jacques Cartier Park. The full event is listed here: http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca/canadaday

Following his annual appearance at the legendary Sappy Fest in Sackville, Chad then leaves for an extensive trip to Europe. Dates below.


Dates supporting "Diaper Island"

June 18 :: Toronto, ON :: Great Hall (NXNE) :: w/ Duzheknew, Jennifer Castle, Braids, & Grimes
June 19 :: Syracuse, NY :: Castaways :: w/ Nat Baldwin
June 20 :: Washington, DC :: Rock and Roll Hotel :: w/ Nat Baldwin
June 21 :: Brooklyn, NY, :: Music Hall of Williamsburg w/ Nat Baldwin
June 22 :: Boston, MA :: T.T. The Bear's :: w/ Nat Baldwin
June 23 :: Montreal, QC :: Il Motore :: w/ Nat Baldwin
June 25 :: Calgary, AB :: Sled Island
July 1 :: Ottawa :: Jacques Cartier Park :: Canada Day with Plants and Animals, National Parks Project
July 29 :: Sackville, NB :: SappyFest
August 3 :: Amsterdam, NL :: Paradiso
August 4 :: Cologne, DE :: King Georg
August 5 :: Berlin, DE :: Festsaal Kreuzberg
August 6 :: Biesenthal, DE :: Sommerfest
August 7 :: Prague, CZ :: Klub 007
August 9 :: Sibenik, HR :: Terraneo Festival
August 11 :: Gothenburg, SW :: Way Out West @ Pusterviksbaren
August 12 :: Copenhagen, DK :: Vega
August 16 :: London, UK :: Cargo
August 17 :: Leeds, UK :: Brudenell Social Club
August 18 :: Glasgow, UK :: Captains Rest
August 19 :: Edinburgh, UK :: Edinburgh Fringe Fest @ Sneaky Petes
August 20 :: Manchester, UK :: The Deaf Institute